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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.23, 9,263.83 and 2,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.23, 9,263.83 and 2,666.25 is: 3,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.23 : 9,263.83 = 2,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.23/9,263.83 = 2,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.23x = 9,263.83 × 2,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.23x = 24,699,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,686.74/6,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.80

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